Over 10 military units are now equipped with a Ukrainian AI-powered turret capable of destroying UAVs with a single button press

The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine continues to develop lower-tier air defense capabilities to protect against enemy UAVs along the line of contact and in frontline areas.

More than 10 military units are already using a compact AI-powered turret developed by a participant of the Brave1 defense innovation cluster. These systems help protect Ukrainian service members even from fiber-optic-controlled drones that are immune to electronic warfare.

How the AI-powered turret counters drones

Kinetic interception is one of the few effective ways to counter fiber-optic-controlled drones. However, neutralizing a fast and maneuverable target requires a comprehensive technological solution.

The AI-powered turret autonomously detects, tracks, and calculates the flight path of enemy UAVs. The operator simply confirms the engagement with one button press.

AI-powered turret against UAVs: from concept to battlefield deployment

Collaboration with Brave1 and the military enabled the turret to move from design to frontline deployment in the shortest possible time. The system was first used in combat by warriors of the K-2 Brigade, and today it is already in service with more than 10 military units operating in key sectors.

“Our key objective now is to grow the market and rapidly scale up ready-made solutions across the front. Our counter-UAV solutions must evolve faster than enemy technologies. We are gaining an advantage in every technological cycle,” stressed Minister of Defence Mykhailo Fedorov.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defence reported that Ukraine was the first country in the world to systematically implement remote control of interceptor drones, setting a new standard in air defense. The technology has already proven effective in combat conditions: enemy aerial targets have been intercepted at distances of hundreds and even thousands of kilometers.